Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.

Sydney FC preserved their unbeaten A-League record and remain six points clear at the top of the table after rescuing a point against Melbourne City with a late penalty that earned them a 1-1 draw in a feisty clash in front of a disappointing crowd of 14,668 fans at ANZ Stadium.

Its the first genuine six pointer of the season as Sydney look to gain revenge for their FFA Cup Final defeat at the hands of Melbourne City _ and stretch their lead at the top of the A_League table still further.

Diving culture? What diving culture? If you want to see top level diving and simulation, don't look at the A-League - look to Spain for players making hilarious efforts to con referees and gain an advantage.